Windows SteadyState support on Windows 7

I followed the procedure you suggested.  I changed the compatibility mode to "run compatible with previous versions of windows".  Then I double clicked on SteadyState.msi and ran the program, accepted the licensing terms, and clicked "validate" in the Microsoft Windows Validation window.  A window then pops up with "Windows SteadyState requires Windows XP SP2 or higher or Windows VISTA."  It wouldn't let me go any further.

Any other ideas that might help?

Thank you.

I was facing the same problem with win7 and win10. It won't allow me to install !!!

After a bit research, I found support is closed for win7 and next windows updates. On Spiceworks, I found the answer suggesting Faronics deep freeze or reboot restore technology does same support as windows steadystate software.  After more research, I installed it in my computer lab among 10 workstations and it works fine now. One more feature I liked is its cloud-based management console. This helps me to better control and easy administration efforts even not being in the lab. 

You can see the comparison between - deep freeze vs steadystatehere. Hope this will help and clear the confusion to many. :)

Hello AMWLib,

Found this possible solution in another forum. I cannot guarantee it will work for you or that all options will work.

From WillardTechMan in Technet forum:

I have found a way to install Steady State under Windows 7.  After you download the program, just right click on the file, then properties, and under the compatibility tab, check the box to run it compatible with an earlier version of Windows.  I tried this and it installed without incident.  I'm not through yet checking out whether it all works normally, but so far it seems to work fine.

You might want to provide Feedback to Microsoft for making SteadyState compatible with Windows 7.

http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Feedback.aspx?formID=195

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Marilyn

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think

I followed the procedure you suggested.  I changed the compatibility mode to "run compatible with previous versions of windows".  Then I double clicked on SteadyState.msi and ran the program, accepted the licensing terms, and clicked "validate" in the Microsoft Windows Validation window.  A window then pops up with "Windows SteadyState requires Windows XP SP2 or higher or Windows VISTA."  It wouldn't let me go any further.

Any other ideas that might help?

Thank you.

I attempted to install Windows Steadystate 2.5 on my Win 7 laptop, but I receive an error message that states it requires XP or VISTA.  Is there a way to get around this?

You are correct; "Support" means Microsoft will not help with problems that may occur.  It doesn't necessarily mean the program won't successfully install. 

Barbara